RFK Jr.'s Autism Findings Are In! Just Kidding. 🐸☕️ www.whatinthebrain.com/adhd-blog-po...

The gut-brain axis is a real thing, and I demand more research. 😤 (also, I wrote this) seed.com/cultured/pro...

What type of ADHD do you have? I have the "sometimes agrees to plans enthusiastically, but then panics and cancels at the last minute" type

"I wish I had ADHD. I wish I had your kind of energy" -An old coworker of mine Had to explain to her that the energy we feel is mostly pure unfiltered raw anxiety that doesn't go away and also doesn't allow us to stay still. I hate that some people treat it as a quirky kinda thing

What type of ADHD do you have? Mine is the "deeply passionate about interests until they become obligatory or until I burn myself out because of them" type

Russell Barkley once said that people with ADHD don't have an attention deficit, but an INTENTION deficit, and honestly I can't stop thinking about it.

Friendly reminder that ADHD is so much more than struggling with attention. It's struggling with emotions. & organization. & motivation. & decision making. & short term memory. & prioritization. & impulsivity. & rejection. & time management. & consistency. & friendships. Don't put us in a box.

@bsky.app PLEASE ADD POLLS sincerely, everyone who wants to see more engagement on this app

So, let me get this straight. The people who swear climate change is "fake news" are also convinced that people are somehow "controlling the weather" to cause catastrophic events? Make it make sense. My overly analytical brain is struggling to understand how people can be so stupid. 😭😭

Today's my 32nd birthday! 🥳 According to pop psychology, because I have ADHD, I apparently have 3 more years until I have a fully developed prefrontal cortex. (Not sure how much truth there is to that though)

As far as im concerned, theres nothing to celebrate today. 🇺🇲

Trump talking about autism: "Think of it this way... out of 10,000 people, only 18 are safe." Not only did he make the absurdly false claim that 9,982 people out of a sample of 10,000 people (99.82%) are autistic... He said that if you’re NOT autistic, then you're "safe". What the actual fuck.

Neurotypical brain: "If I don’t water the flowers, they’ll die." *waters flowers every day* ADHD brain: "If I don’t water the flowers, they’ll die." *thinks about this every day while walking past dying flowers*

A little over halfway through #TheResidence! 🕵🏿‍♀️ Detective Cordelia Cupp—birdwatching, murder-solving, hyperfocused queen—is relatable AF. Anybody else get neurodivergent vibes..? 👀 DISCUSS.

Tomorrow marks one year since our lives were turned upside down. Happy to share that things are moving in the right direction—physically, emotionally, and legally.

A little over halfway through #TheResidence! 🕵🏿‍♀️ Detective Cordelia Cupp—birdwatching, murder-solving, hyperfocused queen—is relatable AF. Anybody else get neurodivergent vibes..? 👀 DISCUSS.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Having ADHD means constantly existing outside of the flow state. 🫠 Except for when you're in hyperfocus mode, and it's usually on something that's not important.

In your opinion, what color is hyperfocus? I'm trying to see something. 👀

“ADHD just means you can’t focus.” That's where you're wrong. We can focus. The problem is we don’t get to choose WHAT we focus on. Or when. Or for how long. It’s like someone else is holding the remote to our attention span, and they’re flipping channels at random.

I never realized how chaotically I undress until I noticed that everything of mine that comes out of the dryer is inside out. Like, I REALLY can't be bothered to slow down or at least fix it before tossing it in the basket? It stays that way too. I just fold it wrong & let future me deal with it.

ADHD makes me feel like sleeping is a waste of time. Not because I don’t need it—I absolutely do—but because it just feels pointless. Like hitting pause on a life I already feel behind in. And it’s not just sleep. Going to the bathroom? Showering? Meals? All inconvenient wastes of time. 🧵

PSA: do not tamper with your (or your child's) ADHD medication. 🙃🙃🙃

Happy Mother's Day to all the ADHD mamas out there! May your creativity, curiosity, and spontaneity never dull. 💐🥂

Shout out to non-judgmental pharmacists like Clayton & co. 🙌 I left feedback for my local Walgreens pharmacy when the app asked; I encourage everyone to do the same! Recognize those that deserve it and draw attention to problems that need solving.

Having your own place when you have ADHD basically just means that all the chores are always partially finished (because as you were working on one, you got distracted by another thing that needed to be done, and then got distracted again,and so on.)

FYI 💊🧠

My current read: The Ideological Brain Relevance: because people in the USA are getting increasingly polarized due to extremism and strategic manipulation in politics. I plan on writing a full review when I finish, but it's worth a read if you're into psychology, politics, and/or philosophy!

Autistic friends: Check in with your providers to ensure your records are not being shared. Many docs/psychs have already sent out emails echoing this. While the autism registry likely WON'T pass, we still need to pay attention. ‼️ Protect your info like it’s your brain's last dopamine molecule. ‼️

So, the idea of an autism registry in the USA is being floated. 😬 No, you're not hallucinating. Yes, it's as dystopian as it sounds. TL;DR: They want to track autistic folks like they're a threat to public health. HIPAA? Who’s she??? Make no mistake: This is surveillance, not support. #resist

IMPORTANT: Here's stuff you should know about RFK Jr.'s claims to "solve autism" by September, including the fraud he's chosen to lead the "research effort." www.whatinthebrain.com/adhd-blog-po...

@janecoaston.bsky.social i miss your voice!! Erin is doing a phenomenonal job, but WAD isn't the same without you. 🫶 When will you be back?!1!1!!

Recently refreshed account list! bsky.app/profile/did:...

Who's tried Loop earplugs?! 👂 Has any used them specifically to help with overstimulation and sensory hypervigilance? How well/not well did they work for you? I ordered a pair of 'Engage' and I'm hoping it helps with how jumpy I am in response to certain everyday noises.

do you ever get exhausted by the sheer volume of ideas you have? (asking for a friend. )

"you’re not going to change their mind by throwing PubMed links at them. […] they're emotionally invested in the misinformation at this point. And when people are emotionally invested, logic is hard to communicate." Very Very VERY IMPORTANT point. Article lists good ways to debunk.

It feels damn near impossible to find moments of happiness while the world is burning, but that won't stop me from trying. 📸 First selfie in ages while enjoying a beautiful spring evening yesterday.

IMPORTANT: Here's stuff you should know about RFK Jr.'s claims to "solve autism" by September, including the fraud he's chosen to lead the "research effort." www.whatinthebrain.com/adhd-blog-po...

There is no better autism policy & advocacy resource than @autisticadvocacy.org Our contributor @johnmarble.bsky.social also wrote about RFK juniors dangerous nonsense for our site: thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/robe...

Hey friends, request for the autistic community! I'm wrapping up an article discussing the bullshit RFK Jr. is doing right now, and I cite The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network a few times, and plan on providing some of their resources at the end. Is this an okay source/resource to share?

Because apparently some of us need a refresher: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

New blog is live! It includes data from the survey I ran a few weeks ago. 😊 www.whatinthebrain.com/adhd-blog-po...

Serious question. How are yall out here doing chores and adulting tasks without getting the sensory ick? Dishes, wiping dirty surfaces, cleaning the toilet and shower, etc. The worst ones for me include hair or food waste, especially when wet-cleaning is used. 🤢 HELP???

There's a lot of cognitive dissonance among Trump supporters rn. 🧠 Keep in mind that their internal conflict may make them: - lash out 🤬 - shut down opposing views immediately & attack anyone with them - have "whataboutism" or engage with the red herring fallacy - tighten their echo chambers 🙈

You ever sit down for “just a second” and suddenly an hour has passed? Love that.

"You should try setting reminders!" Excellent suggestion! Now I have 47 daily notifications I actively ignore.

I see you. 🫶 🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵

trans day of visibility - mutual aid request post! if you are trans, please post your mutual aid links below. if you are not trans, please either boost this post, the replies, or send some support to those who need it 🥰

Someone said "I got a silly goose vibe that the serious geese don't appreciate" and I just wanted you guys to know that it about sums up my entire existence 🪿

"People with ADHD can't focus." Nah, I can focus just fine—it's just on the wrong stuff, at the worst times, for wayyyy too long. Hope that helps!